Insect Bites

Lice are wingless parasites that feed on blood. They commonly infest human hair and scalps. Over-the-counter lice treatments containing pesticides are not always effective. Moreover, they may...

Have you encountered a sticky substance on cotton bud in your field? Well that's the 'sticky cotton' sign of a cotton parasite attack. Ranging from light yellow to dark green in color, cotton...

Fire ant stings are incredibly itchy and burn terribly. Fire Ants use their mouth to grab their victim and inject their stinger and release venom. The site of a fire ant bite and sting is a very...

In the great outdoors, it's always nature versus man. Very often, a child or adult will find a beetle or annoying insect inside his/her ear. The worst part is that the insect will bite. I had a...

Household bugs and insects are a major nuisance in many homes. It is therefore important that you know how to identify them so you can deal with them.

Every parent dreads “the phone call” from the school requesting that Timmy be picked up immediately. He has head lice. Despite the embarrassment, a head lice infestation is not your fault. Kids...

Bed Bugs are Awful pests. They are very hard to get rid of and can cause itchy bites and horrible damage to your psyche. I will help you get rid of these real monsters.

Tick bites can be very serious if left untreated and it can be a scary ordeal in general to have one clung to your skin. It is very important to remove them from your body as soon as possible so...

There are many different kinds of bugs, flying bugs, crawling bugs, stinging bugs and non-stinging bugs. Bugs are everywhere. There is no getting away from them. You can find bugs in your...

I hate mosquitoes, don't you? With the West Nile Disease scare, my concern grows. Do you know anyone who has caught the disease? I have and he got himself in some pretty serious trouble. You see...

If you've ever had a chigger bite it's not something that you will soon forget. There is probably no other insect bite that itches as bad as a chigger (jigger). This is because unlike...

When I was a child, my grandmother accidentally disturbed a bee's nest. I didn't get stung, but she did--and so did my sister. She came outside with a big jar of apple cider vinegar and I spent...

My great, great, grandmother who lived in Arkansas, lived to be 101 - she chewed snuff and tossed down a shot of Bourbon every day of her life and twice on Sunday. She also had some health cures...

Lice are small insects that make their home in human hair and survive on trace amount of blood taken from the scalp. They are easily spread through close physical contact and are, therefore, most...

Knowing how to treat a horsefly bite can severely reduce pain and most importantly stop infection. Unlike other insect bites, which take from 2-3 days to heal, a bite from a horsefly can take...

Everyone has been bitten by an insect at some point during his or her life. Some insect bites can be very painful, while others are itchy. You can do much more than just use insect repellant to...

Having a first aid kit is important. Regardless of the ages of you household/family members you never know when you may need to use the contents of a kit.

Often, just one thing stands in the way of a blissful day. That thing is a maddeningly itchy bug bite. Perhaps you’re out and about, nowhere near a drug store, or are too cheap to buy...

Learn tips for treating insects bites and stings in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for treating a bee sting in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn how to use heat on a bite in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for using mud on insect bites in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for using insect repellent in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for preventing stings in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for preventing bites in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn how to reduce the pain of a bite in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for using epsom salt to treat bites in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for neutralizing toxins in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for reducing the itching of a bite in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for reducing the swelling of a bite in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for making a salt paste for a bite in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn how to relieve bites in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Learn tips for washing the bitten area in this free video clip from an expert physician about how to treat insect bites.

Some gnats do bite. The kind that are called "biting midges" and "no-see-ums" can cause a painful bite that takes longer than a mosquito bite to heal. Because they're tiny, gnats can be a more...

Insect repellents can come in a variety of products, including lotions and sprays. Learn about the pro's and con's of different types of insect repellents with tips from an outdoorsman in this...

It's important to prepare for outdoor activities or camping trips with the right insect repellents. Learn more about how to prepare for insect protection with tips from an outdoorsman in this...

If you are traveling somewhere known for insects the internet can be a valuable tool for finding information about disease carrying insects. Learn what websites have information on insects and...

Getting an insect or snake bite can be painful and dangerous. Learn how to treat insect and snake bites with tips from an outdoorsman in this free insect prevention video.

Picaridin is a new insect repellent chemical to the U.S., but has been used in Europe for years to repel bugs. Learn more about picaridin insect repellents with tips from an outdoorsman in this...

Time released insect repellents are very popular because you do not have to reapply them as often. Learn more about the benefits of time released insect repellents with tips from an outdoorsman...

Some people worry about applying insect repellents to children, so learn about the best bug repellent products to use on your kids with tips from an outdoorsman in this free insect prevention video.

Skin So Soft isn't sold as an insect repellent but it does work very well to keep the bugs away. Learn more about using Skin So Soft products as insect repellents with tips from an outdoorsman in...

DEET insect repellent is one of the most effect methods of preventing insect bites. Learn all about DEET, including information on safety, with tips from an outdoorsman in this free insect...

Are you looking for a natural insect repellent without the chemicals of most bug sprays? Learn all about lemon eucalyptus insect repellent with tips from an outdoorsman in this free insect...

There are many types of topical insect repellents that go directly on the skin and work on a variety of insects. Learn more about picking and using topical insect repellents with tips from an...

Permethrin is an insect repellent chemical that is often used to treat clothing by yourself. Learn how to use permethrin for treating clothes with tips from an outdoorsman in this free insect...

Pretreated clothing is one of the best forms of insect repellents. Learn all about where to find and how to use insect repellent pretreated clothes with tips from an outdoorsman in this free...

Insect repellents are essential for any outdoor activity or camping trip. Learn more about the importance of wearing insect repellents with tips from an outdoorsman in this free insect prevention...

Sick of spraying yourself and your kids with synthetic and potentially harmful chemicals? Try making your own bug spray. This formula smells great, is actually great for your skin, and since...

An insect sting is never pleasant, but if you’re allergic to the bite, it can be life threatening unless you take immediate steps to counter the reaction. Diagnosing an allergy to insect...